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A Texas Democratic official is facing calls to step down from his role after he called Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., a racial slur.
"I had hoped that Scott might show some common sense, but it seems clear he is little more than an oreo with no real principles," Lamar County Democratic Party chair Gary O'Connor wrote in a now-deleted Facebook post, referring to Scott’s rebuttal to President Biden's Congressional address on Wednesday.
Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas -- whose district includes Lamar County located in Northeast Texas -- eviscerated O’Connor for his comment on Friday. In a press release, Fallon called the slur — which refers to a Black person who is perceived as acting White — "unforgivable."
"Gary O’Connor’s comment against Senator Tim Scott is abhorrent, insulting, and unforgivable. Both he and the entire Lamar County Democratic Party should be ashamed of this racist behavior," said Fallon.
The first-term congressman called on O’Connor to "apologize and step down immediately" for his racially charged comments slur and asked the Texas Democratic Party and the NAACP "to condemn these words."
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Gary O'Connor, the Texas Democratic official who called Senator Tim Scott an "oreo," announced his resignation as Lamar County Democratic Party chair on Tuesday.
"I am deeply and sincerely sorry for my inappropriate and hurtful use of racist term I used to describe Sen. Tim Scott on my personal Facebook page," he told the Washington Examiner in a statement. "It was insensitive, and I have embarrassed myself and my party by its use."
He continued, "As a result, I feel compelled to offer my resignation as chair of the Lamar County Democratic Party for consideration by the County Executive Committee."
But wait! THere's more! Resignation not accepted.
Paris Civil Rights activist, Brenda Cherry, said she is happy that O’Connor is staying.
“I hope he continues on doing what he’s been doing and which is supporting the black community speaking against racism,” Cherry said.
